Real Madrid booked a thrilling semi-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup after edging Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a dramatic quarter-final encounter. Under Xabi Alonso’s fresh leadership, Los Blancos dominated for most of the match, with Gonzalo Garcia and Fran Garcia netting the first two goals. But it was Kylian Mbappé who stole the spotlight with an astonishing acrobatic goal in stoppage time,his first moment of true brilliance since recovering from illness.
The final 10 minutes erupted into chaos, a red card for young centre-back Dean Huijsen and a last-second save by Thibaut Courtois ensured Real’s narrow victory. This win sets the stage for a headline semi-final as Mbappe faces his former club PSG for the first time since joining Real Madrid.
Featuring top performances from Madrid’s rising stars, strategic brilliance from Alonso, and a dramatic finish that had MetLife Stadium on edge, this match showcased everything fans love about the Club World Cup.
